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James Neal Elens

June 9, 1942 ~ June 2, 2018 (age 75)

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James Neal Elens

Age 75, passed away on Saturday June 2, 2018 at his home, with family by his side.

Born June 9, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois and a lifetime area resident. Attended and Graduated Joliet Township High School. Served in the United States Army three years, Stationed in Germany. Retired in 2002 from the E.J.&E. Railroad Company Police Department after 36 years of service with the Company. Was employed by the University of Illinois, Police Training Institute for five years as a firearms instructor. Was a member of Ingalls Park United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Men’s Club.

Preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Cheryl (Howland) Elens; parents, John and Ella Elens; one infant daughter Heather Ann; one infant grandson J.T.; one sister Nancy (Spencer) Phillips.

Following the wishes of Jim Elens, cremation will be accorded, with private interment of cremains at Elmhurst Cemetery at a later date. Memorials to Pets for Vets, Chicagoland, P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404 would be appreciated.